Now that the awards ceremony is complete, we can reveal our newest blown glass award, The 2015 Chesley. Bestowed each year to leaders in the genré by the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists, it is a fitting addition to our portfolio of unique and imaginative awards.
Enjoy The Full Story...Sometimes, surprises can be a very good thing. Many times they're not but this one is very welcome and special, indeed. Late Friday afternoon a message arrived from Donna Stevens, our good friend at the Planetary Society, informing us of their surprise.
Enjoy The Full Story...Loving astronomy, and becoming a glassblower, it was only a matter of time before we would try re-creating the planets and Sun in blown glass. It is an interesting challenge to figure out the right mix of colors, the density of the colors and how big or small the chips of color (frit) need to be so that they will mix and swirl together and look like whichever planet's atmosphere.
Enjoy The Full Story...Part III of the Making Of series. How we made the Sun and Planets in Blown Glass. Veerrrrrry carefully.
Enjoy The Full Story...Casting glass seems a daunting process when you first consider learning it. It takes special equipment and a budget. It also takes patience and perseverance to succeed. A bit of courage doesn't hurt either but wonderful things are possible.
Enjoy The Full Story...
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Handmade in the USA